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Prosthetic and orthotic general overview
Prof. r. Waleed sharawy
“Plant Manager Prosthetics and orthotics - armed forces rehabilitation
center”
This lecture will discuss the most important defects in
manufacturing orthosis and prosthesis in Egypt and how to deal with
these problems through the available possibilities. Our challenging goal
is to improve the overall health and luxury for handicaps.
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Surgical and non surgical management of lumber disc prolapse
DR. IBRAHIM A. NASSAR “Prof. Orthop.Surg. Al Azhar University”
Lumbar disc herniation is among the most common causes of lower back
pain and sciatica. Operative treatment clearly is indicated in cauda
equina and possibly for patients with progressive motor deficit.
Otherwise, no one method of non-operative or operative treatment
seems definitively to be superior on reviewing the literature. Severe
neurologic deficits without pain also may be a good reason to consider
operative treatment. Most practitioners would agree that as long as the
patient does not have a (progressive or significant neurologic deficit,
cauda equina, or severe intractable pain), a minimum of 6 to 8 weeks
should be reserved for non-operative treatment. Nonoperative
treatment methods should not extend beyond 4 to 6 months if the
patient shows only minimal improvement.
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Global Osteopathic approach in Physical Rehabilitation
The purpose of teaching this model to health care professionals is to identify the relationships between the structures and function of human body related mainly to the musculoskeletal system. The model includes global and specific tools for evaluation and treatments ideas required to treat common PT cases. This model uses the most modern tools in manual medicine, been there under the principles of osteopathic Medicine and integrated into traditional PT evaluation and treatments system. The results of this will greatly affect the direct cost and efficiency of PT overboard. The anticipated outcome of this lab/ presentation is the identification of the characteristic of somatic dysfunctions in relation to basic concepts of osteopathic principles in PT setting, in particular the Outcomes in the area of orthopedic manual therapy related issues. Also may be useful in treating medical conditions that are related to musculoskeletal disorders in general.
The question is, “What is different about ‘GMOA?’ In my eyes, and in simplest terms, it
takes the emphasis off of the “techniques” and puts the entire focus on developing and
mastering incomparable, unparalleled, irreplaceable diagnostic skills. To take a step back
and evaluate the whole patient, not only acknowledge and understand the patient’s
symptoms, but also take a good global look at posture, gait, compensatory patterns, and to
manually evaluate temperature, asymmetries, restrictions, texture and to not just take into
consideration the area of pain, but the whole body to determine and address where the
dysfunction is originating from...THAT is the difference.
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Dr. Abd El Aziz Ali
Lecturer of Ph. Th. Faculty of Physcial Therapy Cairo University
combined effect of dynamic ankle Foot orthosis with treadmill training on balance in
hemiparetic cerebral palsy.
Abstract
The purpose: The purpose was to investigate the combined effect of dynamic ankle Foot
orthosis with treadmill training on balance in hemiparetic cerebral palsy.
Subjects: Thirty hemiparetic cerebral palsy children (age ranges from 7 to 11 years were
equally divided into two groups; group (A) and group (B). Group (A) Group received the
physiotherapy program and treadmill training, while group B received the same
physiotherapy program addition to treadmill training with dynamic ankle foot. The subjects
were evaluated and scored functionally using Peabody developmental motor scale II), and
objectively, using Biodex balance system device utilized to obtain the Antroposterior
stability, Mediolateral stability index, at different time intervals; pretreatment and three
months later during which they underwent the treatment program.
Results: Significant improvement was observed in all measuring variables when comparing
the post-treatment results in both groups. Comparing the post –treatment variables, significant
difference is revealed in favor of the study group (B)
Conclusion: The obtained results strongly support the introduction of Dynamic AFO with
treadmill training as an additional procedure to the treatment program of hemipartic
children.
Key words: hemipartic, balance. Orthosis, treadmill.
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Shock Wave therapy & Interferential Therapy (IFT) are very common non-
pharmacologic interventions used to control pain in knee osteoarthritis
Dr. Amr Abd El Samad
Lecturer of Ph. Th. Faculty of Physcial Therapy Cairo University
ABSTRACT
Introduction: Shock Wave therapy & Interferential Therapy (IFT) are very common non-
pharmacologic interventions used to control pain in knee osteoarthritis. Aims& Objectives: The purpose of the study was an effort to find out the efficacy of Shock
Wave therapy & Interferential Therapy to control the pain in osteoarthritis of knee. Study design & Methodology: The study was experimental, pre & post design. Forty
osteoarthritis patients who were suffering with osteoarthritis their age were 40-65 years were
chosen for the study& randomly distributed in two groups. Group A (Interferential Therapy)
in addition to the conventional therapy program to knee osteoarthritis(Exercises, postural and
ergonomic care, hot water fomentation, wore knee brace ) and Group B (shock wave therapy)
in addition to the same conventional therapy in group A, Shock Wave Therapy 3000 shock
one time only) & Interferential Therapy was applied three times weekly for 8 weeks. The
severity of knee pain was evaluated by Visual Analog Scale (VAS) in a weight bearing
position (walking or standing) in parallel bars, rang of motion of knee flexion & Western
Ontario McMaster universities (WOMAC) index of osteoarthritis was used to assess pain,
stiffness, and physical function were measured before and after the end of treatment program . Results: Revealed statistically significant improvement in the measuring variables of both
groups when comparing their pre and post treatment mean values. Groups’ post –treatment
variables, significant difference is revealed in favor of the group (B) (p> 0.05).
Conclusion: The obtained results strongly supported the introduction of shock wave therapy
help to reduce pain in Osteoarthritis of knee joint Keywords: Knee Pain, Osteoarthritis, Shock Wave Therapy, Interferential Therapy, Exercise
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Effect of Shock Wave Therapy in the Treatment of Trigger
Finger
Hanan Emam Abd elrahman 1, Prof.Dr. Soheir Shehata Rizk Allah
1, , Prof. Dr. Amal Fawzy Ahmed
3, Prof. Dr. Ahmed Kholif
Mohamed 4
1 MsC of physical therapy, Department of Basic Science, Faculty of
Physical Therapy , Cairo university 2 Assistant professor of physical therapy,Department of Basic Science
,Faculty of Physical Therapy , Cairo university 3 Professor of physical therapy, Department of Basic Science ,Faculty of
Physical Therapy , Cairo university 4 Professor of Orthopedic , Faculty of Medicine , Cairo University;,
Lecturer in Department of Basic Science, Faculty of Physical Therapy ,
Cairo university.
ABSTRACT
Background: Trigger finger (stenosing tenosynovitis) is a condition
affecting the movement of the tendons as they bend or flex the fingers or
thumb due to inflammation of the tendon. Purpose: To investigate the
effect of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) on the pain level
and the hand grip strength in patients with trigger finger (TF). Subjects:
Thirty male and female patients with chronic trigger finger were assigned
into two equal groups; Group I (study group), Group II (control group)
with age ranged from 35-65 years Methods: The pain level were
measured for both groups at the beginning of the study and at the end by
the Numerical Analogue Scale (NAS) ,the hand grip strength were
measured both groups at the beginning of the study and at the end by
Hand Held Dynamometer. The study group I received ESWT (3000
shocks, 1000 shock/ session, 3 session 2 weeks apart, energy flux density
0.32 mJ/mm2, energy level 5-7, pulse rate 160/min., 2-3Hz) and
traditional exercises . The control group II received infra red radiation
(IRR) and traditional exercises. Results: The results showed a highly
significant improvement of all measured parameters in the study group as
compared to control group. Conclusion: ESWT is an important factor to
be considered in management of trigger finger patients.
Key word: trigger finger, Extracorporeal Shockwave, Hand grip strength.
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Fitting and Aligning of Lower Limp Prostheses
Dr. Ghada Koura
Lecturer of Ph. Th. Faculty of Physcial Therapy Cairo University
Objectives of lecture:
The Objectives of lecture includes:
- Understand assembling of lower leg prostheses.
- How to assess the amputated leg for proper fitting of the
prostheses.
- Static and dynamic adjustment of lower leg prostheses alignment.
- The gaite deviations in case of malalignment of lower leg
prostheses.
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Effect of unilateral and bilateral use of laterally wedged insoles
with arch supports on impact loading in medial knee
osteoarthritis
Amira A. A. Abdallah
Lecturer, Department of Biomechanics, Faculty of Physical Therapy,
Cairo University
Background: Increased impact loading is implicated in knee
osteoarthritis development and progression. This study examined
the initial impact force and first ground reaction force (GRF) peaks,
their loading rates, their relative timing to the stance phase timing
and the walking speed during unilateral and bilateral use of
different inclinations of laterally wedged insoles (LWI) with arch
supports. Methods: Data were collected from 33 female patients
with medial knee osteoarthritis, using an AMPTI forceplate, under
five insole conditions (unilateral 6° & 11° and bilateral 0°, 6° & 11°)
and a without-insole one. Results: Repeated measures MANOVA
revealed significant (p<0.05) increase in the impact force in the
bilateral 11° vs each of the unilateral 6° and without-insole
conditions. The impact loading rate decreased significantly in the
unilateral 11° vs the bilateral 6° insole condition. The relative
timing of the impact force increased significantly in each of the
bilateral 6°, bilateral 11° and unilateral 11° vs the bilateral 0° insole
condition and in each of the bilateral 11° and unilateral 11° vs the
without-insole condition. Moreover, there were significant
(p=0.000) positive correlations between the impact and GRF
loading rates and the walking speed and each of the impact force,
impact loading rate and GRF loading rate. Finally, the Chi-square
test revealed insignificant (p>0.05) association between the insole
conditions and the presence of impact
forces. Discussion/Conclusion: Patients with medial knee
osteoarthritis are advised to use unilateral 11° LWI and walk slowly
to decrease impact loading. Unilateral use of 11° LWI decreases
impact loading possibly through increasing foot pronation.
Keywords: Impact loading, Wedged insoles, Osteoarthritis
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Effect of Kinesio Tape on Iliocostalis lumborum in Back Myofascial
Pain Syndrome /karim Mohamed fawzy ghoweba / Demonstrator of
Physical Therapy for Musculoskeletal Disorders and its Surgery
Department, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University
Supervisors: Prof. Dr. Alaa Aldeen Abd Al Hakeem Balbaa/Dr. Ghada
Mohammed Rashad Koura Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo
University. and Dr. Ahmed Hazem Abdelazeem faculty of medicine
Cairo University.
ABSTRACT
Purpose : Find out if kinesio taping is effective to decrease pain, improve
prseeure pain threshold and gain functional activity in patients with back
myofascial pain syndrome at iliocostalis lumborum.
METHODS: fifteen patients from outpatient clinic of faculty of physical
therapy Cairo University had participated in this study (5 males, 10 females)
with mean age 30.4 (±3.35) years, kinesiotape was applied over trigger
points of the iliocostalis lumborum bilaterally and was changed every 3
days with one day off for a total 3 times in 2 weeks. Pain intensity, pressure pain threshold and functional disability were measured before and after treatment program.
RESULTS: there is significant differences between before and after application of kinesio taping on the back in pain level, pressure pain threshold and functional disabilities.
CONCLUSION: kinesio taping can be used to reduce pain level, improve pressure pain threshold and function in patients with back myofascial pain
syndrome at iliocostalis lumborum .
Key Words: kinesio tape / myofascial pain syndrome / Oswestry
disability index
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Biomechanical Implications of Prosthetics and Orthotics
Amir A. Beltagi “Lecturer Assistant, Biomechanics Department,
Cairo University”
One primary purpose for prescribing an orthosis or prosthesis for
an individual is to improve the performance of functional activities and
mobility, including ambulation. To select, fabricate, fit, or train an
individual in the use of an orthosis or prosthesis, practitioner must
possess a basic understanding of biomechanical principles, normal
alignment, movement, and forces acting on the body or body segment.
In addition, an understanding of normal gait and common gait deviations
is important.
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Egyptian Artificial Foot Prosthesis
Prof. Dr. Mohammed Elgendy, Mr/Nasser
Ancient Egyptians were pioneers in the field of fabrication of artificial
foot prosthesis. Research and investigations documented that the first
artificial prosthetic foot was fabricated by ancient Egyptians with high
material quality allowed at that era. Now in Egypt, we use imported
artificial foot from Germany and china and other countries. Recently,
after a lot of work, we can design and manufacture this product with
same quality of imported one.
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ORTHOSIS MAY HELP IN FIGHTING MYOFASCIAL PAIN
Prof. Samir Sabbahi
Approximately 70% of all pain is primarily myofascial in origin. While the remaining 30% has other causes, it is often associated secondarily with myofascial pain. The chronic form of muscle pain is referred to as myofascial pain syndrome “MFPS”. MFPS has caused soft tissue irritation to the muscles and limit the joint range of motion. Myofascial referred pain does not follow dermatomal, myotomal or sclerotomal patterns of innervations. A myofascial TP is a hyperirritable locus within a taut band of painful skeletal muscle, located in the muscular tissue and/or its associated fascia
Different treatment methods “modalities, manual therapy, exercises and orthotic
therapy” may be used to fight myofascial pain, though blocking the pain receptors
that cause the nerves to be irritated due to MFPS. Orthotic therapy can be consider
as an effective treatment method for reliving muscle pain, through its mechanical
impact to neutralize forces working on different parts of locomotor system. Sound
understanding of the neurophysiologic basis of different treatment methods, may help
the clinician to set up a convenient treatment plan for every patient according to
clinical findings and causative factors.
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A movable shoulder abduction orthosis for the post-operative management of
muscle transfers in patients of obstetric brachial plexus injury: Prof.Dr. Yasser
El Safoury, Faculty of Medicine, Dr. Mohamed Taher, Faculty of Physical
Therapy, Dr. Mohamed Raafat, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University.
Abstract
History: Transfer of Latissimus dorsi muscle / Teres major to the
rotator cuff with or without Subscapularis release are a widely used
procedure for restoring shoulder abduction and external rotation in
obstetric brachial plexus palsy. Purpose: After the operation a shoulder
abduction orthosis in maximal external rotation and 90 – 100° abduction
is utilized following six weeks of immobilization in a shoulder spica cast
for protecting the newly transferred muscle from undue elongation.
However this in turn may cause contracture of the external rotators. To
overcome this problem, a modified shoulder abduction splint with
adjustable internal-external rotation ranges was developed. Methods:
Seventy patients (44 boys, 26 girls; mean age 7.6 years; range 2 to 9
years) underwent transfer of the Latissimus dorsi/ teres major muscles to
the rotator cuff. Spinal root involvement was at C 5 –C 6 in 37 patients
and at C 5 –C7 in 33 patients. In 55 patients, the subscapularis muscle
was released. The glenohumeral joint was evaluated by anteroposterior
and lateral x- ray. According to the Waters Peljovich grading system, all
the patients had type I or type II deformities. Pre- and postoperative range
of motion values by and Mallet scores were compared. The mean follow-
up period was 6 months. Results: The mean shoulder abduction increased
to 130.7° (range 90° to 160°; mean gain 60.3°) and external rotation
increased to 80.0° (range 30° to 100°; mean gain 58.7°). The mean
postoperative Mallet scores for global abduction and external rotation
were 3.9; hand-to-head, to-mouth, and to back scores were 3.7, 3.4, and
2.5, respectively. Conclusion: The aim of orthotic and physiotherapy
treatment following muscle transfer for OBPP is essentially to restore a
physiologic balance between internal and external rotation without
jeopardizing the effectiveness of the operation.
Keywords: Obstetric brachial plexus palsy, orthosis, shoulder abduction
orthosis, rehabilitation.
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Therapeutic Applications of Orthosis in
Neurological Conditions:
Prof. Dr. Magdy Arfa
Professor Ph. Th. Faculty of Physcial Therapy Cairo University
Aims of orthoses:
The main aims of orthotics application is external force support. these forces have
significant neurological implications related to the input to the CNS. The basic functions of
orthotic applications include
protection, prevention, facilitation, sensory training, alignment, maintenance, inhibition
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Applied Anthropometry Olfat A Diab
Unit Of Biomechanics ,College of Physical Therapy
Misr University for Science and Technology
Anthropometry is measurement of humans for purposes of understanding human
physical the variation “this kind of study fall in the scope of engineering
anthropometrics. Objectives: the objectives of using anthropometry in the design is to
decrease the demand on the human , diminish the risk of injury , stresses for better
user convenience use and improve performance.
Involves measurement of: body dimensions that apply to wider range of design
problems and other body physical characteristics, e.g. Volumes, center of gravity,
masses of body segments.
Anthropometry involves static and dynamic or functional anthropometry.
Anthropometric Design could be a design for the RANGE including adjustable
designs , Design for the EXTREME ; for tall people (95%)or design to be reached by
short people (5%). In addition to designing for the AVERAGE Public seating,
designed to accommodate the median of the population in use. Use of Anthropometry
could be on Individual Level as screening; one-time assessment and growth
monitoring: trend assessment. Moreover it can be applied on the Population Level
through one-time assessment for long-term planning and trend assessment for timely
warning for programme management. The Suggested Procedure for using
Anthropometric data started with determining body dimensions important in design,
Defining population to use facility/equipment ,orthotics e.g. children, women,
Egyptian, , Determining principle to be applied i.e. extreme individuals, adjustable
range, average , Selecting percentage of population. to be accommodated (e.g. 90%),
Find appropriate anthropometric data tables, Adding appropriate allowances (e.g.
clothing, shoes)and lastly building full-scale mock-up of facility/equipment, have
representative people of large and small users (of the population) test it (very
important).
Conclusion: The application of anthropometric data entails the design for different
size and / design adjustable orthotics or prosthetics to fit with population in different
environment.
Key words: dimension, percentile , anthropometrics , physical characteristics , body segment
parameters
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Using multi-angle ankle foot orthosis as related to gait parameters in
patients with stroke
1. Dr. Usama Mohammad Rashad, Professor of Physical Therapy for
neuromuscular disorders and its surgery, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo
University
1. Dr. Gehan Mousa Ahmad, Professor of Physical Therapy for neuromuscular
disorders and its surgery, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University
2. Dr. Hatem Samir Mohammad, Professor of Neurology, Faculty of
Medicine, Cairo University
3. Dr.Mahmoud Moustafa Hamed, physical therapist at Health Insurance
Organization
ABSTRACT
Purpose: Purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of multi-angle )sankle
foot orthosi AFO ( on the gait parameters (stride length, cadence, speed and cycle
time), hip and knee joints angular displacement and the percentage of body weight
bearing distribution on the affected lower limb bare foot and during wearing AFO
with different ankle positions (neutral position and with ten degrees of dorsi flexion)
in stroke patients.
Methods: Thirty stroke male patients matched to 15 healthy men participated in this
study . Their age ranged from 40 to 59 years and duration of illness ranged from six to
eleven months. All subjects were evaluated by three dimensional motion analysis
system. Three successive trials were done while using AFO with zero degree, ten
degrees and barefoot in patients groups and during barefoot in control group.
Results: Results revealed that there were significant clinical improvement in gait
parameters (stride length, cadence, speed and cycle time), percentage of body weight
bearing distribution on both lower limb and joint kinematics due to using AFO. The
higher degrees of improvement was observed while using AFO with ten degrees of
dorsiflexion.
Conclusion: Ankle foot orthosis improved spatiotemporal parameters of gait,
percentage of weight bearing and joint kinematics specially with ten degrees of
dorsiflexion in stroke patient.
Key words: Hemiplegia, gait parameters, joint kinematics, AFO.
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Disability between hope and reality
Mr/ Bassam
The aim of this lecture is to compare between the present conditions of
the handicapped persons and what we hope for them. Nowadays, the
circumstances in Egypt are not suitable for the handicapped although
their percentage is high. Our goal is to help them to overcome and
bypass their disabilities and to stand shoulder to shoulder with other
healthy persons.
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Manufacture of silicon compensatory parts in Egypt
Prof. Dr. Mohammed Elgendy, Mr/ nomeiry
Now in Egypt, we fabricate silicon parts for the missed parts of the body
especially in the face, upper and lower extremities with the same
international quality. We hope that this idea to spread in Egypt with
better service for persons with missed parts like eyes, ears, noses etc.
the cosmetic appearance for those persons are important to be involved
in the social life without any shame or embarrassment.
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Prosthesis for the poor disabled people in Egypt
Prof. Dr. Mohamed Salah
Chairman of pediatric dept. Faculty of Physical Therapy, MUST University
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Medical aspects in sports for the disabled
Prof. Dr. Mohamed Salah
Chairman of pediatric dept. Faculty of Physical Therapy, MUST University
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Diabetic Foot
Prof. Dr. Mohamed Salah
Chairman of pediatric dept. Faculty of Physical Therapy, MUST University
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Impact of Serum Calcium and Physical Activity on Selected Anthropometric
Measures in Early Adolescence
Olfat A Diab Kandil 1 ph D , Hala A Abdelgawad
2ph D
1 Dept of Biomechanics , 2 Dept of physical therapy for gynecology and pediatrics
and its surgery
College of physical Therapy , Misr University for Science and Technology
ABSTRACT
Background : Osteoporosis is a major health problem that has a root begin since
early childhood and adolescence with cumulative bone modeling that take place . the
aim of this study was to identify the association between , selected anthropometry
including bone mineral density and physical activity and calcium intake . Methods :
the study conducted on group of preparatory school boys and girls in Cairo area.
Questionnaire was used including level of physical activity , anthropometric measures
including weight , height , sitting height , body mass index , arm circumference and
bone mineral density. Results : the study revealed a significant difference between
anthropometric readings in pre post study findings in boys and all findings except
BMD in girls . The correlation between BMD , calcium intake, anthropometric
measurements and physical activity showed a week correlation between BMD and
daily calcium and a positive correlation with physical activity ( p value = 0.002 and
in girls = 0.003 while no correlation with daily calcium intake in girls. Conclusion :
the findings of this study highlight the necessity of physical activity including walking
in adolescence to safeguard against the sequelae of lack of activity in the
development of musculoskeletal disorders and osteoporosis in adult or elderly.
Key words: Bone mineral density , Body mass index , anthropometry Recommended
daily allowance .
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Efficacy of Laterally Wedged Insole in Treatment of Medial
Compartment Knee Osteoarthritis / Amr Moustafa Yehia Mohammed;
Supervisors;
Prof. Ahmed Hassan Hussien, Cairo University, Faculty of Physical
Therapy, Department of Musculoskeletal Disorders and their Surgeries; Prof.
Nadia Abd El-Azim Fayaz, Cairo University, Faculty of Physical Therapy,
Department of Musculoskeletal Disorders and their Surgeries; Prof.
Mahmoud Alm El-Din Abd El-Hafez, 6th of October University, Faculty of
Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery; and Dr. Mona Hassan Gamal,
Cairo University, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Department of Musculoskeletal
Disorders and their Surgeries; M.Sc Thesis; Physical Therapy for
Musculoskeletal Disorders and their Surgeries, 2011
ABSTRACT
The purpose of this study was to compare between the effect of
laterally wedged insoles combined with conventional exercise program
versus conventional exercise program on 1st peak knee adduction
moment and WOMAC subscales (pain intensity, stiffness and physical
function) in patients with medial compartment knee osteoarthritis.
Twenty patients from both sexes randomly assigned into 2 equal groups
participated in the study. Their mean ± SD age, weight, and height were
49.3 (± 3.9 years), 80.5 (± 10.52 Kg) and 157.5 (± 9.525 cm) for group
(A) and 49.5 (± 7.821 years), 80.5 (± 10.52 Kg) and 156.2 (± 8.025 cm)
for group (B) respectively. Group (A) used 5° laterally wedged insoles in
addition to the conventional exercise program that was also used in group
(B). Kinetic gait parameters were collected using three dimensional
motion analysis system in conjunction with a force plate unit. Findings
revealed that there were significant reductions in knee adduction
moments in both groups after the 4-week duration of receiving the
treatment with no significant difference between groups. Moreover, there
were significant reductions in total WOMAC scores in both groups after
treatment, indicating improvement in pain, stiffness, and physical
function subscales but more significant in group (A). With the knee
adduction moment being similarly reduced in both groups after receiving
the treatment, using the laterally wedged insoles together with the
conventional exercise program still proves to be more beneficial than
using the conventional exercise program alone owing to the significant
improvement in the WOMAC subscales.
Keywords: Laterally wedged insoles, knee osteoarthritis, Adduction
moment, WOMAC scores.
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Effect Of Kinesio® Tex Tape On Function In Fibromyalgia
Syndrome
Maha Mostafa Mohammed, Khaled El Sayed Ayad, Lilian Albert Zaki,
Sherif Ahmed Khalid
Abstract
ntroduction: Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is the most common
chronic pain syndrome encountered in the medical practice, affecting
females than males, and characterized by widespread pain ,
tenderness and commonly associated with sleep disorder, fatigue and
impaired work performance. Fibromyalgia impact questionnaire (FIQ) is
a valid and reliable questionnaire that was developed to comprehensively
evaluate the patient functional activity and other FMS symptoms.
Kinesio® Tex tape (KTT)is an elastic tape used widely in clinical
practice. Purpose of this study: Was to investigate the effect of KTT on
the functional activity and other symptoms of FMS using the FIQ.
Subjects and Methods: Eleven FMS female patients (with mean
30.6±5.5 and 4.9±5.4 years, age and duration of illness respectively) were
asked to fill a FIQ before the first and third sessions and at follow up
(after one week from the fourth session). Hole technique of KTT was
applied to all patients for four times (twice per week for two weeks)
bilaterally on the upper fibers of the trapezius muscle at the FMS tender
points. Results: The results showed significant improvement of the FIQ
scores (p˂0.05) after treatment and at follow up. Conclusion: Kinesio®
Tex tape is effective in improving function in FMS. Key words: Fibromyalgia Syndrome- Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire- Function, Kinesio®
Tex Tape- Function
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Case studies of using of orthosis in treatment of poliomyelitis
Dr. Mohamed Salah Emam
Physical therapist insitiute of neuromotor rehabilitation Embbaba
What is polio? Polio (or poliomyelitis) is a disease caused by poliovirus. It can cause lifelong paralysis (can’t
move parts of the body), and it can be deadly. But, the polio can protect against polio.
What are the symptoms of poliovirus infection? Most people who get infected with poliovirus do not have any symptoms.
A small number of people (4 to 8 people out of 100) will have flu-like symptoms. These
symptoms usually last 2 to 5 days then go away on their own.
In rare cases, poliovirus infection can be very serious. About 1 out of 100 people will have
weakness or paralysis in their arms, legs, or both. This paralysis or weakness can last a lifetime.
How serious is polio? The risk of lifelong paralysis is very serious. Even children who seem to fully recover can develop
new muscle pain, weakness, or paralysis as adults, 30 or 40 years later.
About 2 to 5 children out of 100 who have paralysis from polio die because the virus affects the
muscles that help them breathe.
Aims of orthoses at polio:
The main aims of orthotics application is external force support. these forces have
significant neurological implications related to the input to the CNS. The basic functions of
orthotic applications include: protection, prevention, facilitation, sensory training,
alignment, maintenance, inhibition.